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In this week's message from Acts 18:1–17, Pastor Craig continued our series Activating God’s People with his sermon What’s in Your Letter?, focusing on the Apostle Paul’s time in Corinth—a city filled with cultural confusion and religious idols. Drawing from his recent experiences at youth camp, Pastor Craig emphasized the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives, just as Paul boldly shared the Gospel despite opposition.
We explored the spiritual climate of ancient Corinth, including its many temples, and how Paul’s ministry stood firm amidst chaos, leading to significant growth in the early church. The message highlighted parallels between Corinth and today's culture, urging us to reflect on what kind of letter the Holy Spirit would write about our lives. What story is your life telling, and how are you letting Jesus use it to reach others? Watch the full sermon to be both challenged and inspired.
In this message from Acts 17:16–34, Pastor Doug explored how the Apostle Paul addressed the idol-worshiping culture of Athens with compassion, wisdom, and truth. Paul, while waiting in Athens, became deeply distressed by the city's many idols, prompting him to share the Gospel in a way that honored their search for truth while pointing them to the one true God.
Pastor Doug challenged us to reflect on what causes our hearts distress and how we, like Paul, can meet people where they are—customizing how we share Jesus based on their worldview. The sermon emphasized that God doesn’t require our merit, but invites us into relationship through grace, as beautifully stated in Ephesians 2:10—we are His handiwork.
What idols might you still be feeding, and how could starving them make room for a deeper trust in Christ? Watch the full message to discover how God wants to use you to engage the world with His love and truth.
This week, Cheryl Allen led us into a powerful message centered on the intentional pursuit of spiritual spaciousness—creating room in our lives for God's presence by releasing the constant noise and distractions of our culture. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4) and the story of Jonah, we explored how Jesus modeled a lifestyle of solitude and connection with the Father, regularly withdrawing to quiet places.
Cheryl challenged us to follow His example by cultivating space through practices like fasting, prayer, worship, and limiting media-driven busyness. Embracing this “wilderness lifestyle” allows us to empty ourselves of fear, anxiety, and idols—and be filled with God’s peace, joy, and purpose. The service concluded with a time of reflection and worship, inviting each of us to surrender distractions and say “yes” to the spaciousness God desires for our lives.
How will you make space for God to speak into your life this week?
Pastor Craig’s sermon, titled "Overcoming Adversity" from Acts 17:1–15, continued the series Activating God’s People in the Book of Acts.
Pastor Craig reviewed Paul’s second missionary journey, highlighting how Paul faced adversity but remained steadfast and Spirit-led. He challenged the congregation to reflect on their own tribulations and to follow Paul’s example of perseverance and obedience to the Holy Spirit.
Emphasizing the importance of serving others, Pastor Craig invited everyone to join the Food Bank ministry—sharing stories of God’s provision through it. The sermon concluded with the dedication of the new Food Bank building, including prayers, testimonies, and a call to serve and support the ministry as a way to love well and break cycles of poverty in Jesus' name.